“When comparing your most recent account with the same billing
period as last year, also keep in mind that there was an increase of 11 cents
per kilolitre of water used for 2016-2017.”

Council continues to provide the most efficient service and our
water charges remain very low compared with other water suppliers around the
region and the state. The table below shows a comparative for 2016/2017
water charges for surrounding Shires.

Council

Access Charge
(/annum)

User Tariff (/kL)

FORBES

$215.00

$1.14

PARKES

$180.00

<400kL $1.85

>400kL $3.25

COWRA

$198.00

$3.05

ORANGE

$259.12

<450kL $2.27

>450kL $3.40

YOUNG

$302.50

$2.70

CENTRAL TABLELANDS WATER

(Weddin/Cabonne)

$200.00

$2.55

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.